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Robert Crider Obituary
Robert (Bob) E. Crider of Mesa, AZ passed away March 8, 2011 after fighting a valiant and courageous battle with cancer. Robert was born May 10, 1932 the son of the late Dallas Eugene and Bertha Mealy Crider. His brother Charles Crider and sister Virginia Morton preceded him in death. He is survived by his sister Delphine Brenner of Emmett, ID. Robert graduated from San Jose State University where he was a member of Theta Chi Fraternity. In 1961 he married Beverly Joan McCall who preceded him in death in 1990. Surviving are children Kurt Eugene Crider of Kalispell, MT and Kimberly (Kermit) Neal of Colorado Springs CO, grandchildren Kayla and Mitchell Crider, Kaleb and Kobe Neal as well as many nieces and nephews. Robert taught school in California for 33 years. He was a dedicated educator and made a difference in the lives of many young people. That is his living legacy. In 1992 he married Mary Jean Goughnour, a long time friend who survives. He claimed as his own, step-children Alisa, Kelly, Jon, Leigh Ann, and step-grandchildren Tanner and Harper. Robert was kind, generous, loved by many people and loyal to all his family and friends. As a veteran of both the US Army and US Air Force he enjoyed visiting with veterans of all ages and service branches. He was proud to serve as president of his local Veterans Club. His love of country was evident. May he rest in peace. Arrangements handled by Mountain View Funeral Home (480) 832-2850. A Memorial service is scheduled for 1:00pm Thursday, March 24th at Sunland Valley East.
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Frances Biglow
March 28, 2011
Mary Jean and Family, Thinking of you and your family at this difficult time.
Mo Stevens
March 24, 2011
Bob Crider was in the Theta Chi house when I pledged. He was always cheerful and generally kind to the pledges--something I can't say about all the T.C. actives. Bob always had a smile and a cheerul attitude. He was also a very busy guy: going to school, running a rec. program in Milpitis, attending trestle parties. Of course, he'll always be remembered for his birds. Why did he take them off? He would have been so cutting edgetoday if he'd left them on. I extend my sympathy to all of his family.
March 21, 2011
So sorry to hear of Bob's passing, but the great memories remain. Sincerely, JIm and Clareen Dunivin (Jim-ThetaChi 58)
Tom McClelland
March 20, 2011
Four men who knew Bob Crider at Mark Keppel High School since before we graduated in 1950 are Ed Thibon, Mark Hibbard, Dan Rogers and me, Tom McClelland. Ed and Mark even went to grammar school with Bob.
We shared many good times as youth. We were all into playing the ukulele, and many a singing session in Mark’s garage would last until after midnight. We were together in school classes, DeMolay, basketball leagues, beach parties, vacations and double-dates...remaining friends for life. We had our first cars together, did birthdays and graduations.
Ed, Bob and I attended San Jose State, pledging the same fraternity. I had many messages from fraternity brothers telling about the many good and memorable things Bob did in their presence. We all loved him as a brother.
He was creative, fun, generous and loyal. Bob was passionate about any projects he got into. We will miss Robert Eugene Crider. We salute our lifelong friend.
Tom “Termite” McClelland
Ed Thibon
Mark Hibbard
Dan Rogers
March 18, 2011
I wish offer my sincere condolences to Kim, Kurt and Mary Jean and their respective families. I met Bob and Beverly in 1963. We spent many happy summers as friends and neighbors at the Shuswap Lake in British Columbia. We watched our children grow up and shared many meals and happy times together. I cherish the memories. God bless.
Shirley Barron
March 16, 2011
MaryJean and Family,
Barbara has kept us up to date with Bob's medical situation. So saddened to hear about Bob's passing. I know that your extended family will uphold you with their love and concern.
Ron and Mary Ann Fitzgerald
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